Name: Casandra D. Lambert

History:
Casandra has been training dogs and their people for over 13 years. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a BA in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2003. Furthermore, she has experience working with Autistic Children using behavior modification programs and has also worked with children using horse therapy, (Hippotherapy). She has clicker trained llamas, a ferret and a few cats. In addition one of her dogs trained for and appeared in a TV commercial. Casandra has even thrown a few doggie birthday parties.

Training Philosophy:
Casandra believes dog training can be fun and easy, while following a science based approach. Her goal is to keep our four legged furry friends out of the shelters and in our homes.

Services:
Fido's Finest Dog Training offers a range of services especially designed to address the common issues of having a dog through the following programs:

• Private In-Home Training
• Board and Train
• Group Classes
• Owner Absent Day Training
• Behavior Consulting
• Therapy and Service Dog Assistance Training
• Outdoor Adventure Classes
• Trick Training
• All-Inclusive Puppy Training
• Private Dog Swimming Lessons
• Dogs & Diapers

Certifications:
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed & member of Association of Professional Dog Training.

Training Methods:
Positive reinforcement dog training is a friendly, non-punitive method of teaching your dog to perform behaviors using food, treats or daily activities as a reward. Rewarding appropriate dog behavior makes that behavior more likely to occur in the future and is one of the most powerful tools you can use to shape or change your dog's behavior.

Customer Reviews:

"I highly recommend Fido's Finest to my friends.
Thank you for doing such a wonderful job with Chip! He can now sit, stay, drop it, leave it, wait, come when called and my daughter's favorite, DANCE!! I highly recommend Fido's Finest to my friends.
Dallas, Tx

my manners are impeccable…
My name is Mo and I was once a sad little rescue dog. I didn't have very good doggie manners, because no one had ever taken the time to teach me. My parents introduced me to Fido's Finest and now I am a happy girl and my manners are impeccable! I even passed my Canine Good Citizen test. Ask your human to take you to Fido's Finest, it is great doggie fun.
Mo Moore (typed by her mom) Plano, TX

If you are on the fence about getting a trainer for your new puppy or even an older dog, Get off that fence and call “Fido's Finest”.
My wife & I met Casandra Lambert and we are so glad that we did. We have a 20 week old Australian shepherd that she has worked wonders with. She uses nothing but positive training methods and our puppy was very responsive to her right away. She was even able to teach our other dog that is 10 years old new tricks. You know they say it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks but with “Fido's Finest” it was easy to teach an old dog new tricks! She taught our new puppy to sit, keep his eyes on us, stop biting us & clothing, lay down, sit up, lay down on his side, come when called, leave something when it falls on the ground (food), roll over, turn around, target objects, sit and not move until called and a lot more than that; too much to list. I can even set a treat on my puppy's paw and he will wait for me to tell him to take it. Casandra is always on time for the training session, she is very professional & our dogs are always excited to see her! I would have to say that “Fido's Finest” teaches your dog but also trains you, the handler, how to work with your dog to get the results that we all want–a well behaved responsive dog. So if you want to train your dog to behave or you want to show off how smart your dog is and the tricks that he/she knows, “Fido's Finest” is the way to go. Good job, Casandra & we appreciate your help more than you know.
Jon, Jodi, Honey & Bono SandersCarrollton Texas

Amazing Results.
Casandra and Marne are our family's very own “Dog Whisperers”. Whether it's our five year old 70 lb lab, or our two year old 7 lb pound puppy, Casandra and Marne love them equally, and are loved equally. Their patience and skill combine to create an incredible training team that yield amazing results.
The Donovan FamilyFrisco, Texas

...an amazing connection with animals.
When I think about how much Marne has given us, I almost cannot put my gratitude into words. We fell in love with Fiona the dog; she was up for adoption. It would be the beginning of an emotional roller coaster. Fiona had been in many foster homes and had some behavioral and trust issues. We immediately felt a connection, but the first night at home was less than pleasant…far less. In our sleepless haze we made the heartbreaking decision, like others before us, to return Fiona. After a couple of days of tears and guilt, we decided to beg for another chance with Fiona. We were told that she was going to be living a trainer, Marne, for a three week boot camp and we could pick her up at the end. When we picked Fiona up we were both excited and nervous, based on the last night we had spent with our new pet. I cannot tell you the difference. Night and day…she was still a little nervous, but her bad habits were under control. Marne came to our house weekly for months to help all of us adjust to our new family. We have another lab and felt like we were good doggie parents, but Marne was a miracle worker. We cannot imagine our lives without Fiona or Marne. When we have traveled over the past several years, Marne is the only person we have trusted to care for Fiona and Nicholas. She has an amazing connection with animals and truly enjoys what she does.
Bert & Devon Adams

I just adopted a new puppy and because of my work schedule, group classes didn't provide enough flexibility. I have taken past dogs to group puppy classes but have been disappointed in the results. I wasn't sure what to do, when my groomer suggested private training and recommended Fido's Finest. The training provided has been phenomenal and the results are impressive. My puppy learned in one session what previous pets still struggled with after an 8 week class. It's been only 6 sessions now, and my puppy has learned what my past dog never learned in his lifetime! Everyone who meets my puppy is amazed at his behavior and how well trained he is at such a young age. The trainers are experienced, love the animals and love what they do. They are just as excited and pleased as you are when your puppy masters a command. The best part is that I get training too! I'm learning how to communicate with my puppy so he understands what to do to please me. The result has been a happy pet and owner. I wondered if there really was a difference in group versus private training and if it's really worth the extra cost. There is most definitely a difference if you use Fido's Finest and it is well worth every penny!

I love my trainer Casandra. She has taught me so much. I can sit, stay, shake, wait, crawl, bow, heel, park it, and speak French. Every week I get so excited for my lesson with her…I can't wait to learn my next trick. All my friends ask me where I learned my good manners and I tell them from Casandra. She is the best!

I have a 4 yr old white golden retriever who had never really been trained at all. He (Storm) was basically out of control. He had to be crated much of the time do to so many bad habits and behaviors.
It had come to the point where we were going to have to find him a good home. We then heard about Casandra and decided to reluctantly give training a try.
Storm spent 3 weeks with Casandra for boarding and training. She kept in contact with me the entire time with updates and photos. I knew Storm was a challenge but she always remained positive. I was cautiously optimistic when we picked him up and had our hour long orientation on how to continue the training at home..
The results were amazing. Storm was incredibly well behaved and obedient. He listened for the first time in four years. His bad habits of jumping on people and furniture were solved. He no longer counter surfs. Casandra has a special gift in training these dogs using.positive reinforcement. Storm has continued to behave himself at home and is such a pleasure to have around.
Thank you Casandra for a job well done. I highly recommend her. Just don't wait 4 years.

Charli, my dog, loves them! Charli was a mess when we got her, and now, she's the best dog we've ever had! All because of their training! We'll forever be thankful we found 'Fido's Finest!!!!!